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Israeli Cucumber Salad

Israeli Cucumber Salad

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Angela| Leave a comment

This salad is too cool for school – it just stares you down like it’s the reason that your life is spectacular and you should adore it as such. The recipe is wicked simple – just a little chopping and a light vinaigrette of olive oil and lemon juice to hold it all together. Continue reading →

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Falafel Pita with Spicy Tahini Dressing

Mother Stuffin’ Falafel Pita with Spicy Tahini Dressing

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

The name of this recipe came from my sister who demanded that I make a sandwich called a “Mother Stuffer.” In that she is a vegetarian (and most of the time a raw vegan at that), I had to make a concoction that proved that, much like her, veggies are non-stop fun. Continue reading →

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Italian BLT Panini with Pesto Mayo

Italian BLT Panini with Pesto Mayo

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

The jammy flavor of sundried tomatoes is concentrated into bitty, tender bites that can be used to great effect on sandwiches and panini. I tuck mine into this riff on a BLT sandwich, leveraging spicy arugula and crispy pancetta as stand-ins for the bacon and lettuce. Continue reading →

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Crispy Halibut Po'Boy with Caper Aioli

Crispy Halibut Po’boy with Caper Aioli

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Angela| 2 Comments

The secret ingredient that makes this recipe sing is the caper aioli – a homemade mayonnaise enlivened with capers, cocktail onions, tarragon and lemon, this condiment tastes of a majesty so great that one would think that you slaved over the stuff. But that’s not the case. Continue reading →

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Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Potato Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Angela| 2 Comments

In the amount of time that it took me to boil a pot of water and futz around with a marinara sauce, I had a dough that was pliant, smooth and gorgeous. A little effortless rolling and cutting resulted in photo-ready dumplings. And a quick trip into a jacuzzi of water yielded gnocchi that tasted of heaven. Where were the Franks grandmas so that I could kiss them on both cheeks and throw my hands up in the air? Continue reading →

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Sonoran Hot Dog

Sonoran Hot Dog

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

After moving out to the wild, wild west, it was only a matter of time until I discovered the joys of the infamous Sonoran dog – a bacon-wrapped link that is grilled and then topped with a bevy of condiments. We’re talking pinto beans, shredded cheese, tomatillo and jalapeno salsa, chopped tomato and diced onion to name a few. Continue reading →

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Spaghetti all'Amatriciana

Spaghetti all’Amatriciana

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Angela| 10 Comments

This version replaces classic guanciale with thick cut bacon, with the rendered fat from the bacon allowing the onions to mellow into sweetness. The whole thing is bound together by a tomato sauce of rich San Marzano tomatoes and white wine. It’s a glorious sauce, and takes about as long to prepare as it does to boil a pot of pasta. Continue reading →

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Italian Sausage and Rice Soup © Photo by Angela Gunder

Italian Sausage and Rice Soup

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

No surprise that one of my favorite dishes to prepare, soup, became one of my most loved pressure cooker experiments. This soup was no exception – wild rice usually taking a half an hour to cook is simmered for a mere 10 minutes. Best of all, because of the lack of evaporation, the stock retains all of the concentrated liquid without steaming up your house. Continue reading →

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Pappardelle con Cinghiale

Pappardelle con Cinghiale

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

I’ve toyed with the definitive recipe for bolognese from Marcella Hazan, and in making a few tweaks, discovered that I could replicate her 5 hour masterpiece with literally 20 minutes in the pressure cooker. Genius! And what a lovely way to coax the boar into tender glory. Continue reading →

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Spicy Bucatini with Wild Boar Meatballs

Spicy Bucatini with Wild Boar Meatballs

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Angela| 2 Comments

For those in the know, the secret to a good meatball is a good crust on the outside and a tender, juicy center. Although I’ll still sear off a meatball or two in a pan with olive oil, I’ve since converted to the baked meatball camp. You still get the lovely outer crust and it’s a whole hell of a lot less messy since you don’t have to tend to these over a greasy stove top. Continue reading →

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California Cobb Salad © Photo by Angela Gunder

California Cobb Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

In plating this salad, I love a careful presentation of each ingredient segmented into its own section. Something about the vibrant colors in their own spots just waiting to be mixed together with the lovely dressing is an impressor and a half. As you know, it’s all about the presentation. Continue reading →

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Breakfast Taco with Potatoes, Chorizo and Egg © Photo by Angela Gunder

Breakfast Tacos with Potatoes, Chorizo and Egg

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

I’d be lying if I told you that I actually eat this for breakfast. This is the kind of home cooking that is thrown together at midnight and eaten directly from the kitchen island standing up. Continue reading →

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Purple Potatoes Vinaigrette

Purple Potatoes Vinaigrette

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Angela| 2 Comments

This salad is the perfect tribute to summer, giving traditional mayo-laden potato salad a run for the money. Tender potatoes soak in a vibrant dressing full of basil and garlic, imparting mounds of flavor. Continue reading →

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Lasagna Bolognese

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Angela| 1 Comment

This one, my darlings, is a labor of love. With a toothsome, slow-simmering bolognese in the style of Marcella Hazan and a creamy bechamel in lieu of layer of ricotta and mozzarella, this true take on lasagne bolognese is something special. Continue reading →

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Fresh Tomato Salsa © Photo by Angela Gunder

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Angela| Leave a comment

This one comes from my grandmother, Vo, who was given this recipe by a friend, who in turn received it from her grandmother – the same recipe that she used back in Mexico. Something as seemingly pedestrian as salsa becomes a celebration of the sweetness of ripe tomatoes and the piquant flavor of jalapeno. Continue reading →

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Porcupine Meatballs (Italian Beef Meatballs with Rice)

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Angela| Leave a comment

The porcupine “quills” come from rice – in this case, I use a pint of leftover white rice from Chinese takeout, but you can use any leftover rice or even partially cooked instant rice. With the instant variety, as the rice cooks it absorbs all the flavor from the meat and sauce, working similarly to breadcrumbs. The result is sumptuous and a whole lot easier to come by than an actual porcupine. Continue reading →

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Lemon Chicken Shish Kebab

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Angela| Leave a comment

I really love making shish kebab – it’s always praised effusively when made for friends and that pay off comes with very little work. Buy a bunch of veggies and a little meat, let them hang in some herbs and spices, thread on skewers, grill or broil and call it a day. Continue reading →

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Albondigas (Spanish Meatballs)

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Angela| Leave a comment

Albondigas are often found as part of tapas, a collection of small plates of both hot and cold nibbles hailing from Spain. You’ll probably want to get a good-quality, crusty loaf of bread to use to sop up this absolutely delicious sauce. Continue reading →

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Sweet Tomato Tart

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Angela| 1 Comment

What better way to enjoy the sweetness of a tomato than in a simple tart brushed with currant jam until a rich, garnet color and then baked just enough to release the natural juices and crisp up the delicious tart crust? You’re welcome. Continue reading →

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Chicken Burritos

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Angela| Leave a comment

I know, I know – you’re saying right now what could be so glamorous about this burrito? For me, above all of the other perfectly seasoned toppings, is the inclusion of savory shreds of oaxaca cheese. Continue reading →

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